EU unveils IAA draft tightening restrictions on Chinese EVs Chinese automakers expand European production footprint to circumvent sanctions barriers U.S.

Huawei unveils advanced chip production technology excluding ASML semiconductor equipment China’s rapidly expanding AI sector wagers aggressively on price competition to secure global dominance Profitability deteriorates amid excessive competition, while allegations emerge over imitation of Western AI technologies

Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Amid Iran War Put LCCs Worldwide on Emergency Footing Middle East Crude Production Facilities and Logistics Networks Unlikely to Normalize Quickly Higher Refining Margins Drive Jet Fuel Supply Growth Outside the Middle East

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash model with dramatically lower token costs AI market strained by soaring token-processing expenses, weighing on providers and customers alike “Price now matters more than performance” — Google seen gaining momentum in market-share race as public-sector adoption broadens

Trump delays anti-Iran military operation following mediation by Gulf states Military tensions persist as divisions over nuclear program remain unresolved “Priority for now is economic and security stability” as ceasefire talks shift in emphasis

China Sharpens Missile Production Capacity Amid Aggressive Expansion Drive U.S. Missile Stocks Depleted by Iran War, Fueling Alarm in Washington Taiwan Strait Faces Greater Volatility as U.S.

U.S.-China summit unlikely to produce comprehensive trade agreement Core issues between the two countries remain misaligned, with tensions over Middle East conflict also unresolved Wide differences persist over Taiwan Strait, while U.S.

China Suspends New Autonomous Vehicle Permits Following Robotaxi Service Breakdown China’s Rapidly Expanding Autonomous Driving Sector Prioritized Competition Over Safety Validation Concerns Mount Beyond the Robotaxi Industry to China’s Broader AI Capabilities

LA moves to regulate screen time after banning smart-device use on campus New York State also mandates smartphone restrictions across all K-12 schools A broader global trend is emerging, with Australia and South Korea also tightening measures targeting minors

EV sales across Europe soar, demand concentrates on Chinese brands Falling prices and surging global oil prices amplify EV advantages China leverages price competitiveness, EU regulatory trajectory remains a variable A structural shift

TSMC, poised to begin mass production of 1.6-nanometer chips, is also moving in earnest to develop a 1.4-nanometer process Rapidus, Intel and Samsung Electronics are likewise drawing up plans for mass production in the 1-nanometer range Elon Musk is pushing to build his own semiconductor plant and diversify supply chains

China weighs curbs on exports of advanced solar manufacturing equipment to the United States China’s solar sector, long buoyed by subsidies, reels from overproduction Government-led restructuring and U.S.

The door to a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran remains open The U.S.

High jewelry posts robust growth despite the downturn A means of wealth transfer beyond the tax net Seen as an investment asset due to scarcity Despite geopolitical risks emanating from the Middle East and mounting inflation conce

Fertilizer prices soar amid the Iran war, pushing food prices higher U.S.

Signs Emerge of Samsung Electronics Restructuring Its Local Home Appliance Operations in China “Premium in Europe, Budget in China” Korean Appliance Competitiveness Rapidly Weakens Samsung’s Smartphone Plants and Shipyards Have Already Withdrawn from China

Expansion of the ‘Upper Middle Class’ Driven by Education and Income Consumption Trajectories Fragment into Three Distinct Tiers Consumption Landscape Reconfigured Around High-Income Households Share of U.S.

Vulnerability of the fossil-fuel supply chain and the energy transition South Korea and Japan also put security ahead of the environment, temporarily shelving carbon-neutrality policies Expansion of palm oil biodiesel distribution gives rise even to energy “barter” deals

“No Way to Import” — Australia’s Energy Supply Chain Nears Breakdown Persistent Fuel Shortages Trigger Disruptions Across Local Industries Government Moves to Secure Energy Security and Cushion Market Shock Australia’s fuel shortage crisis

Metaverse Market Rapidly Cools, Companies Retreat from Related Businesses Unclear Revenue Models and Vision Drive Market Focus Toward Generative AI “Metaverse Must Enhance Accessibility,” Proven Success Case of Smart Glasses A chill has sw